money Flashcards

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money

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anything that is generally accepted as a payment for goods, services and payment of debts

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functions of money

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medium of exchange
store of value
unit of account
means of deferred payment
measure of value
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medium of exchange

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money can be used in the exchange of goods and services

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measure of value

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money can be used to determine how much something is worth

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5
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unit of account

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money is used to track how much to spend or how much you intend of spending

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6
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store of value

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money enables people to save for the future

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7
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means of deferred payment

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money permits people to buy things on credit [buy now, pay later]

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8
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characteristics of money

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durability
acceptability 
homogenity 
portability
divisibility
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durability

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money can be able to last for long

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portability

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money can be carried around easily

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11
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acceptability

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money must be generally accpeted

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12
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scarcity

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money must be scarce to reduce inflation and motivate workers

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13
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divisibility

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can be broken down into smaller amounts

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